Maddy's Pledge

"A complex web of interconnected events, similar to Gone Girl or A Time to Kill keeps readers engaged. Deranged may be Netti's eeriest thriller yet." -Timothy Gene Sojka, the author of #1 Thrillers Payback Jack and PolitikillMaddy Reynolds fulfills a commitment she made to her father at his graveside when she was twelve. "I'll become a detective just like you, Dad. I promise." She doesn't realize her father's murderer will one day return for her. When she finally lands a detective job in an Upstate New York town, young girls show up dead. The kids are just an appetizer for the serial killer, Cupid. Maddy is the main course.As she struggles to unravel the mystery of the latest missing child, she discovers Cupid's identity and starts on a collision course with the maniac. The clock ticks away precious time as she tries to save the girl's life.DERANGED is the prequel in the Maddy Reynold's series. The title of the series is MADDY'S PLEDGE. Books two through four are THE GLADES, THE LEDGER, and PIECES.

"The Glades is a spellbinding potboiler that keeps readers holding their breath up to the very end." -Megan Davidson, author of The ThunderingIn an effort to leave her impressive detective career and dark encounters behind her, Maddy Reynolds trades New York City for the Adirondack Mountains. But this attempt is in vain, for the village where she builds her new home is across from The Glades, a sprawling retreat that uses its shiny, blissful never to disguise the brutal sex trafficking operation beneath.The Glades' founder, Avery Jordan, is in debt to the local mob, and he desperately counts on his next salve slave auction to pay it off. He and his mistress, Naomi White, are dismayed to realize a renowned detective has moved nearby. Paranoid, Avery commands his henchmen to find out why Maddy is there.Meanwhile, Maddy discovers the underlying evil through Hector, a boy of fifteen, whose sister was sexually exploited by Avery. This triggers all the elements of an intense crime thriller-kidnapping, revenge, gun shot wounds, stabbing, severe burns-and the inescapable vortex of humanity's darkness.

"The Ledger weaves a tale of nonstop action and danger, all at a lightning pace. You'll read it more than once just to re-experience the excitement." -Megan Davidson, author of The ThunderingNo matter how hard she tries, Maddy Reynolds can't seem to escape the darkest aspects of humanity. After leaving her New York detective career behind, she retires to the Adirondacks, but even the rolling mountains and wondrous beauty cannot keep evil at bay.It's been years since The Glades burned to the ground, and evidence of the horrendous sex trafficking ring seems to have vanished with the smoke. But then, a new congressional investigation reveals the existence of a document with the names of the predators.Believing Maddy knows where the document is, the predators dispatch hit men and mobster thugs, along with Maddy's long-time nemesis, Naomi White.After learning the stakes and extent of this menace, Maddy's law enforcement colleagues find themselves in a race against the clock to save her, all while the former detective must find greater fortitude than she's ever had before.

"Award-winning author John Netti delivers the perfect hero for me (a member of Gen X). The story starts with former high-profile detective Maddy Reynolds enjoying retirement ... maybe too much. Soft, long removed from active duty, target practice, or workout routines, Maddy once again becomes the target of a narcissistic serial killer. Can Maddy find her old magic in time to save a formerly sleepy small town from a nightmare?" -Timothy Sojka, award-winning author of #1 Thrillers Payback Jack, PolitikillEx-detective Maddy Reynolds can't escape her reputation and finds herself in the crosshairs of the FBI's most notorious serial killer, Amos Whitfield. Why? Because like in the Old West, the fastest gun is the trophy.Whitfield comes to Berry Lake, and before he takes down the famous detective to carve another notch in his belt, he leaves a trail of death in her town, taking body parts from his victims for his collection. He taunts Maddy, making it clear he'll be coming for her.Maddy has been out of the bad guy business and has little time to whip herself into shape before facing her most terrifying opponent.